Senior Abuse Awareness Day

Premier Rodney MacDonald proclaimed June 15, 2008 Senior Abuse Awareness Day in Nova Scotia. Here is the text of the proclamation in English and French:
2008 Senior Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation

The Department of Seniors issued a news release on Senior Abuse Awareness Day to mark the occasion.

Awareness Activity Contributions

The Department of Seniors is pleased to support a number of community groups in their efforts to raise awareness of senior abuse. The following groups have been awarded a contribution this year:

• Multicultural Association of Colchester - East Hants
• Cole Harbour RCMP Seniors' Safety Program
• East Preston Senior Club
• The Indo-Canadian Senior Group of Nova Scotia
• Port Wade Habitation New Horizon's Club
• Kings County Senior Safety Program
• Lake Loon Cherry Brook Senior Citizens' Group
• LEA Place Women's Resource Centre
• Peter's Place, PJD Rehab Housing Inc.
• Pictou County Municipalities Crime Prevention
• RCMP Safe Seniors at Home
• Musquodoboit Harbour RCMP - Halifax District

For More Information...

The Department of Seniors staff are pleased to provide information and assistance to seniors and persons acting on their behalf.

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1-800-670-0065 (toll-free)
(902) 424-0065 (Metro area)

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Fax: 902-424-0561
E-mail: scs@gov.ns.ca or use our secure web form.

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Drop by our office on the 4th floor of the Dennis Building, 1740 Granville Street, Halifax (8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday).